Orinda Books and The Friends of the Orinda Library present Daniel Mason author of North Woods Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 7:00pm A sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries—a daring, moving tale of memory and fate from…
The Friends of the Orinda Library proudly announce the winners of the 2023 Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest, which was open to all students who reside or attend high school in Orinda. The contest is named in honor of the late Poul Anderson, a popular science-fiction writer and long-time Orinda…
The Friends of the Orinda Library proudly announce the winners of the 2022 Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest. The contest, named after an award-winning science fiction writer who lived in Orinda, was open to students who reside or attend high school…
The Friends of the Orinda Library are excited to announce that they have commissioned renowned mural artist Jane Kim of Ink Dwell studio to create a beautiful mural to be painted on the south-facing Library wall above the garage entrance. The Friends of the Orinda Library board members have generously…
The Friends Bookshop is delighted to once again welcome visitors. Beginning Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the shop will return to its usual hours of 1-4 pm Monday through Saturday, with extended hours on Thursdays, 1-6 pm. Stop by and see what’s new!
Please join the Friends of the Orinda Library in congratulating the winners of the 2021 Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest. The winners received prizes of $500 each along with certificates of recognition from the Friends of the Orinda Library. Winners of…
Thank you for your patience! The donation room has reopened, and we warmly welcome your gently used books. The donation room is located at the end of the Orinda Library parking garage closest to Caffe Teatro. We look forward to reopening the Friends bookshop soon.
The Friends of the Orinda Library is excited to announce the winners of the 2020 Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest. The writing contest is named in memory of Orinda resident Poul Anderson, a popular science fiction writer of over 80 books. Open to all Orinda high school students, the…
Generally the first Thursday of the month, from 10am to 12pm, the Friends of the Orinda Library will feature ‘dealer days’ in the bookshop/sorting room. The dates for 2020 are as follows: January 9 February 6 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4 (No sale in August) September 3…
The Friends of the Orinda Library is excited to announce the winners of the 2019 Poul Anderson Creative Writing Contest. The writing contest is named in memory of Orinda resident Poul Anderson, a popular science fiction writer of over 80 books. Open to all Orinda high school students, the contest…